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Run The Numbers – The beauty of back-to-back
Overpass entered rare air with his second successive win in the Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot. The week’s Run The Numbers looks at the 56 horses this century who have been good enough to win the same Australian Group 1 race on multiple occasions.
Godolphin’s Caulfield Guineas winner Golden Mile to return to the racetrack
Five-time winner Golden Mile will be gelded and return to the racetrack after an injury-interrupted season at stud.
Racing Victoria shakes up media and broadcast with key executives to depart
Racing Victoria has brought its media business, RDCM, fully back in-house, with CEO Peter Campbell’s role made redundant and RSN chief executive officer Bernard Saundry to depart.
Rowe On Monday - Krishnan’s legacy to live on, an Inglis Digital bargain and Darby Racing’s WA adventure
In this week’s column, Tim Rowe examines the future of Kia Ora and Vinery after the death of Ananda Krishnan, hones in on Justify’s latest stakes winner and looks west to Darby Racing’s impact in Perth.
On-course wagering no longer a window of opportunity for Tabcorp
If a strong and vibrant bookmakers’ ring brings colour and atmosphere to a major race meeting, the on-course tote provides an option and convenience. But, in a sign of the times, the days of the TAB window at Australian racetracks might be numbered.
‘It would take a lot to cancel the EGM’ - ATC presses on with Rosehill vote despite board changes
A change in the make-up of the Australian Turf Club board won’t alter the club’s plans to put a vote on the future of Rosehill before members in April, according to chairman Peter McGauran.
Bjorn again – Overpass continues his Ascot love affair
Bjorn Baker’s star Overpass has extended his domination of WA’s best sprint races, claiming the Winterbottom Stakes for the second straight year.